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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.25, 81.77 and 33.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.25, 81.77 and 33.38 is: 46.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.25 : 81.77 = 33.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.25/81.77 = 33.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.25x = 81.77 × 33.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.25x = 2,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728.91/59.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.06

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